Meadow Grove Research, a commodity research firm specializing in cotton supply, demand, and trade analysis, has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a new Corporate Memb...
Hyosung TNC will showcase its regen™ BIO Spandex, a bio-based stretch fiber derived from sugarcane, at Interfilière Los Angeles from July 21–23, 2026. Produced at fully integrated facilities in Vietna...
Le Slip Français has listed on the Paris stock exchange, marking a pivotal milestone for French apparel manufacturing after fifteen years of growth. The brand reported €21 million in revenue for 2025...
Rieter completed the largest acquisition in its history with the February 2, 2026 close of Barmag, establishing the group as the world's leading system supplier for natural and man-made fiber processi...
Epson has officially launched the SureColor F20030, a high-speed industrial textile printer designed for large-scale garment production. The machine features a high-capacity bulk ink system, advanced...
Rieter completed its largest-ever acquisition by purchasing Barmag in February 2026, establishing a new Man-Made Fiber Division and becoming the world's largest system supplier for both natural and ma...
US cotton exports declined sharply in the week ending July 9, 2026, with Upland cotton recording its lowest net sales of the 2025-26 marketing season at 34,400 running bales—a 48% drop from the prior...
Gherzi Textil Organisation AG has renamed its U.S. office, Gherzi-USA, to Gherzi Americas, expanding its advisory mandate to cover the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Robert Antoshak will serve as ma...
Frasers Group reported 8.7% revenue growth to £5.33 billion in fiscal 2026, with reported profit before tax rising 38.9% to £527.8 million. International operations surged 59.2%, offsetting weak domes...
California's Textile Recovery Act (SB 707), signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2024, establishes the nation's first extended producer responsibility program for textiles. Producers must register with...
Re&Up Recycling Technologies has earned B Corp certification with a score of 96.4 — nearly double the 50.9 median for ordinary businesses — confirming its leadership in sustainable textile recycling....
Enduratex has launched Duet, an eco-friendly coated fabric from its Puretex collection that eliminates phthalates, flame retardants, and antimicrobial additives from its formulation. The fabric combin...
Pistola Denim, the Los Angeles-based premium womenswear brand, has selected Inspectorio's Quality Management Platform to modernize its apparel production operations. The technology replaces manual, sp...
US apparel retail sales surged 13.65% year-over-year in June 2026, marking the ninth consecutive month of retail growth and placing clothing stores among the top-performing categories. Seasonal promot...
EURATEX and the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) launched the EU–India Textile and Apparel Dialogue on 14 July 2026 in New Delhi, establishing a permanent bilateral platform to support...
Shein is advancing plans for a Hong Kong IPO targeting a valuation of US$40 to US$50 billion, a significant decline from its 2022 peak of US$100 billion. The listing is expected as early as September...
EIB Global has signed a landmark €60 million green financing agreement with BRAC Bank PLC in Bangladesh, marking the longest-tenor development finance facility ever extended to a Bangladeshi commercia...
The global viscose staple fiber market, valued at USD 8.46 billion in 2025, is forecast to reach USD 13.36 billion by 2035 according to SNS Insider. Rising demand for sustainable raw materials and eco...
Authentic Brands Group has announced a long-term partnership with Experience Group to drive Lee denim's European expansion, with the agreement activating upon completion of the planned acquisition in...
India's Ministry of Textiles, led by Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh, convened a high-level review meeting to assess key initiatives focused on technology upgradation, institutional reforms, and enh...
A fatal factory fire at the Fujian Huiteng shoe plant in Jinjiang, China, claimed 28 lives on Thursday, raising urgent questions about industrial safety in one of the world's most concentrated footwea...
Bharat Tex 2026 marks a defining shift in how India's flagship textile trade fair measures success — moving beyond exhibitor counts and floor space to reflect a transforming global industry. The 2026...
Marks & Spencer is set to make its official London Fashion Week debut this September, presenting a see-now-buy-now collection of womenswear and menswear. The British Fashion Council has welcomed the i...
A new report warns that rising workplace temperatures pose a serious threat to Cambodia's garment, footwear, and travel goods industry. Without urgent action, the sector risks losing 18% of its potent...
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) has submitted formal recommendations to the USTR urging additional Section 301 tariffs on textile imports linked to forced labour from China and So...
Pakistan's cotton production targets for the upcoming season face serious uncertainty, with the Cotton Crop Assessment Committee's 10.8 million bale goal drawing skepticism from agricultural experts....
US apparel demand rose 3.5% year-on-year in May 2026, outperforming total consumer spending growth by a wide margin, according to Cotton Incorporated's July 2026 Executive Cotton Update. Clothing pric...
Four major U.S. industry associations have united to formally request the Trump administration adopt a textile trade incentive program, submitting their proposal to USTR on July 6, 2026. The program p...
HKRITA, Jeanologia, and Looptworks have launched a Circular Textile Ecosystem to scale blended fabric recycling from laboratory to commercial production. The initiative centers on the Jeanologia Green...
Spanish company Hilaturas Arnau has converted end-of-life firefighter uniforms into fire-resistant fabric by blending recovered fibers with pre-consumer textile waste. The initiative, highlighted by t...
